Family and Children

We believe in a conciliatory approach to resolve family matters. Our experience shows that, when possible, reaching agreement by negotiation is best. A negotiated agreement usually reduces your legal costs by reaching a settlement without the expense of going to Court.

Four of our team belong to RESOLUTION which encourages its members to adopt a reasoned and unemotional approach to family disputes. They believe that clients are better off in every way if both sides put their arguments forward strongly, but calmly, and with a view to agreement without a prolonged battle.

To succeed with this approach you need a legal representative who is a resourceful and skilled negotiator. Our team of specialists share more than 50 years experience in family law work. You can be sure that we will represent your views firmly and effectively in all our dealings on your behalf.

Unfortunately it can be the case that, despite the best of efforts, a negotiated agreement cannot be achieved, or urgent legal action is required. If your case should come to Court, you will need an experienced advocate to represent your interests. This is when you can rely on us to be your energetic representatives, calling upon our combined experience to present your case in the most effective and persuasive way.

We are not just your solicitors, but part of a network of family agencies. You may feel that your family problems need more than just legal support. If you do, then we can introduce you to one of the many local organisations that we have worked with in the past. These include Relate, the Norfolk Family Mediation Service, the Norwich Child and Family Centre, CAFCASS (Child and Family Court Advisory & Support Services), Leeway-the Norwich Woman's Refuge, Norfolk Social Services, various Contact Centres and several more family based organisations that may be of help to you.

These are the services our Family Law team deals with, select a link to see more detail:

Child Care Proceedings

Children: Residence & Contact

Co-Habitation

Divorce

Domestic Violence

Separation

If you know who you want to contact in the Family Law Dept.,
follow their link for details;

Iain White, Jane Anderson,
Sandra Nunn, Carly Sullivan

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